Avoid these 3️⃣ beginner mistakes!

[@matthewkeenum]

Great tips!

[@tanner.pickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacobgridley2854]

All 3 are great tips

[@tanner.pickleball]

:)

[@old_man_with_cane3407]

Yes, oh so true...

[@tanner.pickleball]

Yep

[@MannyFu1]

I played with guys who came from tennis background. They kept driving hard ball at me. Apparently, I can’t handle that pace most of the time. Only when I am at my best that I can neutralize the ball. Rarely I can win the hands battle.

[@iagreewithyou112]

Try to deflect the ball down towards their feet. Get low, make a split step when they hit, keep your hands out in front, keep the swing movement as minimal as possible. Keep practicing and you got it 💪

[@tanner.pickleball]

Video coming out on this!

[@tanner.pickleball]

Great call!

[@JackLinko]

Nice but sometimes multiple drives in a row is acceptable. If I’m at the kitchen and my opponent is on the baseline popping the ball to me, I’m probably driving it until I win the point. Pros do this. Watch Ben Johns hit 3 rockets in a row to win a point.

[@tanner.pickleball]

Yes! Generally speaking, it is foolish.